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Program Funding

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Program Funding Eligibility

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The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Program Services Unit is currently accepting Cultural Development Fund Applications for Fiscal 2010.

FY10 DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2009 - CLOSED

Through the Cultural Development Fund, the Program Services Unit of the Department of Cultural Affairs currently administers grants to over 880 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that provide cultural experiences for the City's residents and visitors.

For Fiscal 2010, organizations eligible for support will complete and submit the Cultural Development Fund Application form online. In addition to the online form, Supplemental materials will be required by the same deadline, but these are paper submissions. Organizations seeking Department of Cultural Affairs support in Fiscal 2010, including those that wish to be eligible for Member Item funding as part of the Fiscal 2010 budget adoption process, must submit an Application by the March 23rd deadline to be considered eligible for funding. Only organizations awarded multi-year support for Fiscal 2009-2011 are exempt from the deadline.

What You Need To Know Before Applying
The links below provide information about the Department of Cultural Affairs Program Services funding, including basic eligibility requirements, criteria for funding, and our review and appeal processes. The Online Tutorial provides a helpful overview for navigating the online portion of the Application. Familiarizing yourself with this important information is required before beginning the grant application process.

Commissioner’s Cover Letter
Guidelines
Helpful Hints - UPDATED (3/13/09)

Informational Seminars are being held throughout the five boroughs. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the seminars to familiarize themselves with the new online form and requirements. Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible to secure a seat at the seminar of your choice. Please note you must bring a blank Application with you to review during the presentation.

***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEMINAR ADDED***

Due to demand, the Department of Cultural Affairs has scheduled one additional Information Seminar on the Fiscal 2010 Application process. The final seminar will be held at the agency’s office, 31 Chambers Street, on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Reservations are required; access to the building requires a photo ID. Click here to make a reservation to attend.

When You Are Ready To Apply
We strongly encourage organizations to enroll as soon as possible.

How to Enroll

Once you have reviewed the documents above and made a reservation for a seminar, you may begin preparing the online form and the Supplemental materials. Be sure to have the Instructions at hand; these are essential for completing the online form, for preparing the Supplemental materials and for preparing a competitive Application.

Instructions
Supplemental Materials
- Application Checklist
- Template - Funding Plan
- Template - Full Board List
- Template - Organization Budget (for Social/Multi-service, Religious, or Educational organizations only)

**ALERT CHECK THE UPDATED HELPFUL HINTS FOR NOTES ON PRINTING**

The DEADLINE for the FY10 Application is MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009.
The online form will not be accepted past 11:59 pm on that date;
The Supplemental materials will not be accepted past 6:00 pm on that date.

The Agency’s Programs Staff will be available to assist you throughout the application period, and we encourage you to contact us with questions as you develop your Application. You may also call the Programs Help Desk at 212-513-9381. Be sure to refer to the Instructions before calling however.

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